Yin Yoga Teacher Training Foundations (70 hrs) with Maria Levantinou

The Essence, Core Principles & Anatomy of Yin, Experiential Gestalt & Meditation

We are delighted to welcome to our studio again this year the Yin Yoga Teacher Training Foundations (70 hrs) with Maria Levantinou! In this level, we delve into the Essence of Yin Yoga, its Core Principles, and Functional Anatomy. We combine theoretical knowledge with personal study and practical exercise with individualized application. We encourage experiential exploration and integrate our diverse aspects through targeted meditation techniques based on the spiritual tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

The training includes:

Theory and practical exercise of basic Yin postures
Variations of Yin postures, functionally adapted to the particularities of each trainee
Compensation practices, contraindications, and the importance of transitioning between Yin Poses
The use of props in Yin practice
The benefits and therapeutic dimension of Yin Poses
Yin yoga and/or Restorative yoga
The power of breath in Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga and Meditation

Functional Anatomy – Physiology

Anatomy & Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System / Skeletal Differences
Functional or Aesthetic Approach?
Functional Approach to Basic Yin Poses
Understanding Your Personal Physical Structure
Compression Points, Limitations, and Range of Motion
The Importance of Connective Tissue in Yin Yoga Practice
Anatomical Benefits of Exercise and How It Can Improve Everyone's Health

Learning Teaching Techniques

Experiential understanding of the essence of Yin Yoga and effective communication
Communication techniques tailored to each person's personality
Ability to plan a Yin session and comfortably adapt to conditions and requirements
What it means to create a safe space for a Yin session and how to maintain it
Verbal guidance techniques for Yin poses & your authentic voice

Philosophy

The Basic Principles of Yin Yoga.
The Harmony between Yin and Yang, the natural expression of human beings
The concepts of acceptance and compassion on the path of Yin Yoga and their application in everyday life

Dates & times:

25-26 April, 2-3, 9-10 & 23-24 May 2026

Saturdays 13:15 -20:00 & Sundays 10:00-17:00 .

Location: Neda Yoga Shala, 1 Kanari Street, Neo Psychiko

Cost: Contact us for information at 6973463746 & nedayogashala@gmail.com

Yin Yoga Teacher Training (200hrs)

The Comprehensive Training that will change your teaching!

The Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Maria Levantinou is open to anyone who already teaches yoga, practices yoga, or is interested in starting, and especially to anyone who wishes to encounter a different view of their reality, transforming their dualistic perspective into an experience of union.

We touch the world through our senses, translate it according to our perceptions, and shape our reality accordingly. Within it, we usually move like a pendulum between two states, that of attachment and aversion. On the one hand, we "like" something and want to acquire it, we need it close to us or we do not want to part with it at all. On the other hand, we "dislike" something and need to quickly get rid of it from within us or from above us, we will do anything to prevent it from crossing our path again. Of course, there is also a third, undifferentiated state, in which we remain completely neutral in the face of something. In any case, we take a "position" within this reality, trying to reconcile our polarities, the yin and yang, these "two" that have been fighting within us since the beginning of the world.

And what exactly are we looking for? Happiness! Every blink of our eyes searches for happiness, every movement we make, every wish, prayer, and quest we have together. Like me, like you, like all sentient beings, we are searching for happiness.

This training was born out of a personal journey of at least 15 years in different spiritual traditions. My encounter with the practice of Yin Yoga, the wisdom of Dharma, and my professional work as a Gestalt therapist completed this journey. Three paths that find common ground in "position," in this personal process of discovering one's "position" in relation to the world around them.

In Yin Yoga, we learn to approach the body with gentleness, curiosity, and respect. We do not seek the perfect posture. Instead, we are trained in the basic principles of Yin practice in order to cultivate body awareness in a way that is different from what we have known until now.

At the same time, using the Gestalt therapeutic approach as a tool, we learn to maintain the space for our experience in order to create a safe environment first for ourselves and then for the people around us.

Spirituality, which may have seemed demanding until now, is now approached in a simple, accessible, and achievable way for everyone. The "position" in Dharma emerges as a conscious choice: the preciousness of our human life, our intention and meaning, brings us closer to who we are and what we want to offer.

This training weaves these three paths into a unified, living space of learning. Each trainee, through the triptych of the coexistence of Yin practice with therapeutic work and the wisdom of Dharma, acquires all the necessary theoretical and practical tools in order to share, teach, and learn the uniqueness of the "position" of every sentient being.

Postures of Being: The Inner Journey that Touches the World

Postures of Being is incorporated into the comprehensive Yin Yoga Teacher Training (200hrs) with the aim of social contribution.

From the beginning of the Training, each person is invited to participate in a therapeutic and experiential process of self-awareness, study, practical exercise, and cultivation of their different aspects and skills. This personal journey is gradually shaped until it transforms into a meaningful gift to the community.

Our Vision

Our vision is based on the following three core values:

Expanding awareness. Every position opens the door to full awareness of existence in relation to oneself and the world around us.
Expressing our inherent nature, love, and compassion, creating a social fabric full of respect and care for every sentient being.
In cultivating wisdom, the deep understanding that posture is primarily a choice. Through the simplicity of "how I stand," I decide to act responsibly for the benefit of all sentient beings.

Our Mission & Commitment

At Postures of Being, each person participating in the Yin Yoga Teacher Training (200hrs) receives support in exploring, discovering, and experiencing their "position." Their uniqueness and skills are encouraged through careful guidance on a physical, psycho-emotional, and spiritual level. With each "position" we take, an inner space opens up, where we are given the opportunity to see ourselves, to recognize where we are, and from there... where it makes sense to go. It is the opportunity to see that every choice we make, every step we take, every silence, every breath, has brought us exactly here, to the point where we can cultivate the truth of our presence and offer that truth to the world as an act of connection, kindness, and meaningful purpose.

*Upon completion of Yin Yoga Teacher Training Foundations, you are invited to engage in a reflective process that will capture your journey throughout the Training Program. It is not a proposal or a final project plan, but a synthesis of your exploration thus far. A space to reflect on what you have discovered, what attracts you, and how your thinking is beginning to take shape in relation to your personal position, vision, and future action.

About Maria Levantinou

Maria, founder of The School of Yin Yoga, trains and certifies Yin Yoga teachers according to the international standards of the recognized international organization Yoga Alliance International (YAI) of India.

With many years of experience in teaching and personal practice, Maria brings body, emotion, mind, and spiritual experience into dialogue, through which a transpersonal model of self-awareness emerges.

In 2009, she met her root teacher, Dr. Carlos de León, and since then, studying alongside him, she has been studying and practicing different spiritual traditions such as Vajrayanna, Hindu Tantra, Dzogchen, and Kabbalah. She continues to train and practice in the above traditions, in Shamanism, and in the Chi Kung system of the 7 Lotus. Her spiritual teachers include: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Khandro Namsel Dolma Rinpoche, HH 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, Khandro Rinpoche, Swami Shankarananda, Chandrashekhar Nanda Nath, Namkai Norbu Rinpoche, and Kanyam Rinpoche. She continues her studies at the Tergar Institute, deepening her spiritual study and practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

As a Gestalt therapist, she incorporates the wisdom of the body and spiritual guidance into the therapeutic process, cultivating awareness of the "here and now," thus inviting each person to connect with their true nature and discover their unique path to self-awareness and personal transformation.